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Leonardo Da Vinci reviewed; Maxim Vengerov interviewed

Arts news and interviews with John Wilson, including violinist Maxim Vengerov, Robert Winston on Da Vinci's anatomical drawings, and a review of American Pie's latest comedy feast.

With John Wilson.

Professor Robert Winston surveys a major exhibition of Leonardo Da Vinci's anatomical drawings, on show at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

Acclaimed violinist Maxim Vengerov reveals why he unexpectedly stopped performing as a soloist, and why he's now returning to the concert platform.

Poet Lemn Sissay discusses how his poem for the Olympic Park, inspired by a local match factory, has gained a new meaning following the news about the possible placement of surface-to-air missiles in the area.

Andrew Collins decides whether American Reunion, the latest film in the American Pie series, is fully or half-baked.

Producer Stephen Hughes.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Maxim Vengerov

    Interview with violinist Maxim Vengerov

    Duration: 11:34

  • Lemn Sissay – The Spark Catchers

    Poet Lemn Sissay discusses how his poem for the Olympic Park has gained a new meaning following the news about the possible placement of surface-to-air missiles in the area.

    Duration: 04:51

  • Leonardo da Vinci: Anatomist

    Professor Robert Winston surveys a major exhibition of Leonardo Da Vinci's anatomical drawings

    Duration: 06:39

  • American Reunion

    Andrew Collins reviews film, American Reunion.

    Duration: 04:31

Broadcast

  • Mon 30 Apr 2012 19:15

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